When you think of Tharaka Nithi, what comes to mind? I used to think of it as a dry and scorching hot place with...
Sharon Jelagat is a passionate advocate for community development who served with CorpsAfrica from 2022 to 2023 in Machakos, Kenya. Hailing from the western...
Irene Kihumba served in the 1st cohort of CorpsAfrica/Kenya in Kikumi, Makueni county. Since ending her Volunteer service, Irene has had some exceptional transitioning...
In community development, there’s a treasure trove often overlooked: the power of an empowered community. Tasked with building a classroom, I saw firsthand how...
Volunteering in a community that is far from my home has been a life-changing experience. As a Volunteer, integration into the local culture is...
This month, we got to celebrate Mother’s Day. I got to celebrate a special group of women in my community. Their steadfast efforts and...
Looking back at the days before I joined CorpsAfrica as a Volunteer, a lot has changed. Focusing on my inner person, I can feel...
Ten months ago, I started a one-year contract as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, the period seemed too much especially living and serving not only in...
My community has been letting me down every step of the way. They make promises, then only a few hold up to them. When...
In a world increasingly driven by individual achievements, the importance of collective effort and community-led initiatives cannot be overstated. Particularly in Africa, a continent...
